Today, approximately 2,000 healthcare workers across five Swedish regions began a strike, demanding shorter working hours.

Major hospitals, including in Stockholm, Västra Götaland, Skåne, Östergötland, and Västerbotten, are severely affected, with emergency services and surgeries being canceled.

This strike, deemed "dangerous" by several regions, impacts emergency care, affecting children, cancer, and heart patients.

Health authorities warn of serious consequences, urging a swift resolution as the strike threatens patient safety.

The last major healthcare strike in Sweden was 16 years ago.